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铟yīnindiumn, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #65497, Very Hard
铟yīnindium (chemistry)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 钅, rank #65497, Very Hard
yīn(yin1)yin T1
  1. 1indium
  2. 2indium (chemistry)
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March 24, 2026

铟(銦)yīn(yin1)

铟 (yīn) refers to indium, a chemical element with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It is a post-transition metal that is commonly used in electronics and metallurgy, particularly in the production of indium tin oxide for touch screens and LCDs.

Strokes11Radical钅Frequency#65497DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern China, indium is increasingly important due to the growth of technology and electronics industries, reflecting China's rapid development in these sectors.

Memory tip

Think of '铟' as a shiny metal. The radical '金' (gold) indicates that it's a metal, and the '阴' (yīn) component can be remembered as 'yin' from yin and yang, suggesting a hidden, valuable element.

Meanings of 铟

yīn(yin1)
1indium
2indium (chemistry)
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铟Simplified
銦Traditional
11Strokes
钅Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

铟 is a technical term used primarily in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and material science. Make sure to use the correct pronunciation 'yīn,' as mispronunciation may lead to misunderstandings in technical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 铟 may not be part of the HSK vocabulary, it's important for learners interested in scientific terminology. Focus on the context of chemistry and metals, which are common themes at advanced levels.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 铟 (indium) with similar-sounding words or characters. For example, saying '阴' (yīn, meaning 'shadow') instead of '铟' can lead to confusion in discussions about chemistry.

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Etymology of 铟

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)因
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Origin

铟 = 钅 + 因. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 铟

IDS Structure⿰钅因
铟Full character
=
钅jin1
left
因yin1
right
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How to say indium in Chinese

“indium” in Chinese is铟yīn

铟 (yīn) refers to indium, a chemical element with the symbol In and atomic number 49. It is a post-transition metal that is commonly used in electronics and metallurgy, particularly in the production of indium tin oxide for touch screens and LCDs.

When to use 铟

铟 is a technical term used primarily in scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and material science. Make sure to use the correct pronunciation 'yīn,' as mispronunciation may lead to misunderstandings in technical discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 铟 (indium) with similar-sounding words or characters. For example, saying '阴' (yīn, meaning 'shadow') instead of '铟' can lead to confusion in discussions about chemistry.

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Word Family of 铟

Words containing this character1
铟yīnindium (chemistry)銦

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Indium is crucial for the production of touch screens, LCDs, and other electronic devices, making it a key material in modern technology.

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